The race for the Roscommon and District Football League Premier Division title remains very close with just three series of games to be played. Vincent Brooks reports on that and all the weekend’s action. Just two points separate Moore United, Castlerea Celtic, Ballymoe FC and Ballinasloe Town at the top of the Herald sponsored Roscommon
Tight at the top of the Roscommon and District Football League Read More »
Saturday 18th March, peacefully, at St James’s Hospital, Dublin. Timothy “Sonny” Fahy RIP, late of Roscommon town. Beloved husband of the late Josephine. He will be very sadly missed by his by his loving daughter Dorothy, son-in-law Maurice, and his adored granddaughters Ellen and Olivia, his brother Mick, sister Catherine, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives
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Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy has called on the Minister for Social Protection to extend the time frame for participation in Community Employment, Tús and Rural Social Schemes. Commenting on the issue Eugene Murphy TD said “This Government needs to wake up to the huge contribution that CE, Tús and RSS schemes make to communities
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BreastCheck, the National Breast Screening Programme, is urging people to take advantage of the occasion of Mother’s Day next Sunday by encouraging their loved ones to have a free mammogram that could help find and treat breast cancer at an early stage. Professor Ann O’Doherty, Lead Clinical Director for BreastCheck, says: “Mother’s Day is a
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Friday 17th March, peacefully at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Annie Egan (née Kenny) RIP, late of Falty, Oldtown, Athlone. Predeceased by her loving husband Pat, brother Liam & sister Mary. She will be sadly missed by her son Padraic, daughters Frances, Eileen & Mary, daughter-in-law Kathleen, sons-in-law Andy, Martin & Billy, brother Patrick, sisters Elizabeth &
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The Strokestown Community Playground fundraising committee have announced that following advice from Event Dimensions – the providers of the Eliminator Challenge that Sunday’s event has been postponed. The decision was taken due to weather forecast stating that it is likely to be wet with wind of 50- 70kph, therefore posing a health and safety risk.
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U16 The girls played the first round of the championship on Sunday evening last against Shannon Gaels in Croghan. It was a lovely evening for football and the girls played some nice passages, and were unlucky to come away without a win. Their next game is against Kilbride in Four Roads on Sunday at 4pm.
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Congratulations to Oisin Egan, Carane who was Last week’s 50/50 winner winning €392. Congratulations and well done our Senior team who beat Clan na nGael on Saturday evening last in the O’Rourke Cup in Johnstown. The full time scoreline was St Croans 1-14 (17) Clan na nGael 1-12 (15). Congratulations also to our U16 ‘s
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Thursday March 16th, peacefully, at Portiunculla Hospital Ballinasloe. Patrick “Paddy” Shelley RIP, late of Cois Raille, Ballaghaderreen and formerly Ballingarry Co. Tipperary. He will be very sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Peggy, brother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and a large circle of friends. Funeral Arrangements Reposing in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home,
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Thursday 16th March, peacefully at the Galway Clinic after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family. Ultan Burke RIP, late of Pollalaher, Brideswell. Sadly missed by his wife Bernadette, children Sandra, Nicola and Alan, brother Gerry, grand-daughter Róise, sons-in-law Colm Kennelly and Dermot Fitzgerald, Alan’s girlfriend Ruth Fox, aunts Bridie (Martin) and
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Monday March 13th, peacefully, after an illness in the tender and loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. Mary McDonnell (nee Staunton), late of Coolagarry, Curraghboy. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (Sonny). Sadly missed by her loving daughter Marie, Marie’s partner Mark, sister Tessie, brothers Marty, Michael and JJ, brothers-in-law,
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Following his acclaimed, multi-award winning production of “The Man in the Woman’s Shoes”, Mikel Murfi makes a much anticipated return to Roscommon Arts Centre on Tuesday 4th April with his new one-man follow up show, “I Hear You And Rejoice”. Late in his life, Pat Farnon, a cobbler and all-round contented man, marries the redoubtable
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Roscommon Raiders Basketball Club currently has a vacancy for a Head Coach to run the next training term and an assistant coach – in order to comply with the one coach per 8 players guideline. The age group ranges from 8 years to 13 years of age with the majority over 11 years of age.
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There are seven St Patrick’s Day Parades in Roscommon and there is sure to be something for everyone and the start times are as follows: Cootehall – 2pm. Ballaghaderreen – 2.30pm. Ballyleague to Lanesboro – 2:30pm, starting at St. Faithleach’s GAA Club. Ballintubber – 3pm. Elphin – 3pm, starting at the Fire Station. Boyle –
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Social Night: Our Social & Presentation Night is on this Saturday night in Keenan’s. Book the baby-sitter, barber, fake tan, or whatever and get ready for a good night’s craic! Refreshments will be served on the night, with music by ‘Cian’. U16 Girls Win Again. Our Under 16 Girls enjoyed a ten-point good win over
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